Ventura lights up
at night in the beautiful downtown district.. From
the standout Century movie theater building to the
luminescent signs that advertise restaurant dining, this
is a city straight out of a movie set, itself. You can
almost hear the shuffle of feet and muffled voices in
the night that several hundred years ago echoed in the
dark cool air from the mission on the hill. The theatre
is only a few years old, but has tastefully created an
ambience that most find quite pleasing.

Having come from
the West Hollywood nightlife, almost too bright with car
lights constantly shining in your eyes, to this
darkened, colorful, more natural place, you can take in
a movie or wander by restaurants and bars, hearing the
sounds of music, live bands, karaoke or people's voices
splashing out into the sidewalks and streets of a city
that feels more like a village.

After a dinner and
movie, if the bar is still open, its really charming to
head over to the historic Pierpont Inn for a cocktail. A
cozy fireplace, cute gift shop and smell of the gourmet
meals all soothe the soul before you must turn your
attention to sleep.